June 18, 2026
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Film Review: September 5

FILM/ REVIEWSEPTEMBER 5Rated R95 Minutes Limited Release December 13th, Wide Release January 17th This film is a documentary-style look at an ABC team of sports broadcasters sent to Munich to cover Olympic athletes and sports […]

SM.a.r.t. Column: Preserving Santa Monica

Since Giving Tuesday I’m sure you have been bombarded with appeals from countless organizations, local, national, or even international that are doing exceptionally valuable work that enhance the public good. It’s sometimes hard to select […]

SM.a.r.t Column: Climbing The Vertical Learning Curve

The city is facing a financial crisis, the roots of which stretch back decades but have been made worse by the pandemic’s budgetary strains. Years of mismanagement, skyrocketing pension obligations, and over $220 million in […]

S.M.a.r.t Column: Your City is Broke

On December 10, the new City council will be seated fresh from their dominant win in the recent elections. There are surprising parallels between the national elections where MAGA swept the board and the Santa […]